Tablespoon facts for kids
A tablespoon is a type of spoon that people mostly use for serving food. It is larger than a teaspoon but usually smaller than a serving spoon. When we talk about a tablespoonful, we mean the amount of something that can fit into one tablespoon. This amount is often used as a measure of volume in cooking and baking recipes.
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What is a Tablespoon?
A tablespoon is a common utensil found in almost every kitchen. It has a larger bowl than other eating spoons, making it perfect for scooping and serving dishes like salad, vegetables, or stew. While it's great for serving, it's also a very important tool for measuring ingredients.
Tablespoons for Cooking and Baking
In many parts of the world, especially in North America, a tablespoon is a standard unit of measurement for recipes. When a recipe says "1 tablespoon of sugar" or "2 tablespoons of oil," it means you should use a measuring spoon that holds exactly that amount. This helps make sure your food tastes just right every time you cook it.
There are special measuring spoons that are made to be very accurate. These sets often include different sizes like 1/4 teaspoon, 1/2 teaspoon, 1 teaspoon, and 1 tablespoon. Using these measuring spoons helps cooks and bakers get the exact amounts needed for their recipes.
Different Kinds of Spoons
Spoons come in many shapes and sizes, each with a special job.
- Teaspoons are small and often used for stirring tea or coffee, or for eating desserts.
- Dessert spoons are a bit bigger than teaspoons but smaller than tablespoons.
- Serving spoons are usually the largest spoons and are designed for dishing out food from a main bowl onto plates.
- Tablespoons fit right in the middle, being useful for both eating and measuring.
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L-R: Serving spoon, tablespoon, dessert spoon, teaspoon
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Measuring spoons
See also
In Spanish: Cucharada para niños
